Security Officer - Part Time

Position Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for protecting the lives and property on the Millstone Campus and contracted facilities within the Jewish Community. The primary function is to be the frontline crime deterrent, whether by vehicle patrol, foot patrol, or stationary post. This position is required to carry a firearm and maintain the necessary licenses. This role is expected to adhere to the Jewish Federation’s mission, vision, and values.

Part Time Positions will have random shifts and positions and will include nights, weekends, Jewish holidays, and last-minute schedule change requests. Hours worked per pay period will follow Federation policy.

Applicants may be required to provide documentation of their qualifications and/or participate in an exercise/scenario demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements.

• Protects life and property.
• Ensure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, warning and requesting departure of trespassers.
• Controls traffic by enforcing traffic control applications.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities, interviewing witnesses and obtaining statements.
• Maintains the environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls and controlling access to locked and sensitive areas.
• Maintains organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provides armed first response to criminal threats of violence against people on the Millstone Campus, other designated entities, and at special events.
• Provide additional security at community events.
• Provide a visible presence during arrival and departure times of employees or guests.

Required Qualifications:

Security Officer

To be employed as a Federation Full-time/Part-time/Per Diem Security Officer, a person must at minimum:

• Requirements for Armed Security Officer
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Prior work experience as one of the following:
• Corrections Officer with a Sheriff’s Office or State/Federal Correctional Facility
• Commissioned Police Officer (any capacity Federal, State or Local)
• Military police officer as follows:

• Familiarity with the BEST PRACTICE methods and techniques associated with maintaining security.
• Exhibit and demonstrate the following skills:
• Lifting
• Situational awareness/surveillance skills
• Dealing with uncertainty with good judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Emotional control
• Integrity
• Safety management awareness
• Professionalism
• Ability to write a comprehensive incident report

• Security Officers must obtain and maintain a firearm of the specified model and caliber as designated by the Community Security Director.
• The Officer must maintain the appropriate training and qualification required by the St. Louis County Police Department Security Licensing Division for armed…